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Repentance & taqwaFrom the masjid's own video, Apr 25, 2026.

True happiness comes from closeness to Allah

Masjid Annur · Imran Abedrabbo

“All of a sudden the relationship that I have with Allah is my happiness.”

The khateeb, at 13:12

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In one sentence

A believer reaches true happiness by recognizing Shaytan and the nafs as obstacles, purifying the soul, returning to Allah through repentance and dua, and choosing Allah's guidance in everyday decisions.

The khutbah in 5 steps

  1. The believer must consciously stay on Allah's straight path.
  2. Shaytan and the nafs pull people away from that path.
  3. Purifying the nafs changes the definition of happiness.
  4. Repentance, truthfulness, dua, and the Prophet's example restore direction.
  5. The khutbah closes by asking Allah for guidance, purification, and contentment.
Try this week
Identify which sins and temptations persist, especially outside Ramadan, and examine the nafs honestly.
Purify the soul through repentance, Quran, remembrance, prayer, the masjid, and good companionship.
Define happiness through closeness to Allah rather than wealth, possessions, status, or comfort.
Be truthful with Allah about bad habits and choose the path that brings you closer to Him.
Make dua asking Allah to guide you, purify your soul, and not leave you to yourself.
During anger or conflict, pause and ask what Allah wants from you now; choose forgiveness and overlooking when possible.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“And the question is not whether or not we are moving, but where are we going?”
Masjid Annur · Sacramento, CA
Play from 5:36
“All of a sudden the relationship that I have with Allah is my happiness.”
Masjid Annur · Sacramento, CA
Play from 13:12
“Be truthful. I promise you whatever bad habit you have that you're struggling with. Wallahi truthfulness with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala will take you out of that.”
Masjid Annur · Sacramento, CA
Play from 17:58
“In that moment, what I should be asking myself is what does Allah want from me now?”
Masjid Annur · Sacramento, CA
Play from 25:30
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khateeb reminded us that our lives are a journey back to Allah, and we need to notice where our choices are taking us. He explained that shaitan and our own desires can pull us away, so we should work on our hearts and ask Allah for help. Real happiness, he said, comes from our relationship with Allah, including prayer, remembrance, and seeing goodness in our families. When we fall short, Allah invites us to return with hope in His mercy. Through the story of Abu Bakr forgiving and continuing to help someone who hurt his family, he encouraged us to pause during conflict and ask what Allah wants from us.

  1. When have prayer, reading Quran, or doing something good brought you happiness?
  2. When you feel angry, what could help you pause and choose a response that pleases Allah?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Annur Islamic Center6990 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823Jumu'ah Khutbah and prayer 1:10 PMArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid Annur31 khutbahs
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